Eltham East Primary School vs Research Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eltham East Primary School
Eltham · Government primary · Prep-6
652 students · ICSEA 1143
Research Primary School
Research · Government primary · Prep-6
219 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Eltham East Primary School Eltham VIC | Research Primary School Research VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #119 of 1,290 | #347 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #214 of 4,908 | #804 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 652 | 219 |
| Girls / boys | 350 / 302 | 121 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +59% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1143 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.8 | 15.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Eltham 3095 | Research 3095 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.elthameastps.vic.edu.au | www.researchps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Eltham East Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.5 vs 72.3).
- •Eltham East Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1143 vs 1092), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eltham East Primary School is the larger school with 652 students compared with 219.
- •Research Primary School has grown faster over five years (59% vs 2%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Eltham East Primary School better than Research Primary School?
On the Success Index, Eltham East Primary School ranks higher (79.5 vs 72.3 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Eltham East Primary School and Research Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Eltham and Research in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eltham East Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Research Primary School has 14.6.
How do Eltham East Primary School and Research Primary School rank in VIC?
Eltham East Primary School is 119th of 1,290 and Research Primary School is 347th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.